by Dennis Lamb | Oct 24, 2019 | Creosote
The entire time you’re using your fireplace, it is releasing byproducts such as toxic fumes, particles, carbon, and creosote into your chimney system. These materials are constantly rising with the heat of the fire and out of the chimney, but some of the materials...
by Dennis Lamb | Jan 26, 2018 | Chimney Sweeping
You’ve probably been burning a fire in your fireplace since Autumn with no problem. But there could be problems hidden from sight. Your fire may light and burn, but if you haven’t had your chimney system serviced, it may be filled with creosote. It may have a hazard...
by Dennis Lamb | Sep 14, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If you are in the market to buy a home, you want to be sure the house you invest in is in good condition with no potentially expensive problems. When the home includes a fireplace and chimney, you should make sure that a chimney inspection is performed by a chimney...
by Dennis Lamb | Aug 10, 2014 | Chimney Sweeping
The most important maintenance task to ensure fireplace safety, chimney sweeping should be done at least once a year. According to The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), and other fire safety organizations, an...
